BARK BEETLES ATTACK TREES,
usually when they have suffered stress due
to prolonged drought, and they can kill
large areas of forest.
The link below
offers advice for spotting an infestation
and instructions on how to keep the beetles
from spreading to other trees. You can help
protect your trees by providing them with
periodic deep waterings. You can also
contact Bob Celaya at
bobcelaya@azsf.gov or 602-771-1415 if
you see this on your pine trees.

Tahoe Park is
located in Catalina Vista Neighborhood on
Edison Street, one block east of Campbell
Avenue and one block south of Grant Road.
It is a small, well maintained park with
swings and other play attractions for
toddlers and small children. Dogs are
permitted if they are kept on a leash, and
it is against the law not to pick up your
dogs poop! On Saturday mornings you will
often see a Tai Chi class practicing in the
park, or some picnic goers enjoying a
relaxing moment. Reservations for formal
park use with larger groups are possible by
calling the City of Tucson Parks and
Recreation Department. The neighborhood has
an active group of neighbors who keep watch
on the park to ensure no trash is left
around and, in general, keep it ship-shape!

Award-winning Tohono Chul Park is where
nature, art and culture connect. Named one
of the World's Great Botanical Gardens by
Travel + Leisure and listed by National
Geographic Traveler as one of the top 22
Secret Gardens in the U.S. and Canada, there
is something for everyone. This oasis in the
desert offers a respite from the hectic pace
of daily life, provides an informative look
at the region's fascinating cultural
traditions and its even more interesting
flora and fauna, and is the perfect setting
for an evening concert, special event or
family wedding. Come and discover its
nature!

Petfinder is an online, searchable database
of animals who need homes. It is also a
directory of more than 13,000 animal
shelters and adoption organizations across
the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Organizations
maintain their own home pages and
available-pet databases.

The Animal Defense League of Arizona is a
statewide animal protection organization
that has worked for two decades on behalf of
companion animals, wildlife, animals in
laboratories, animals in entertainment, and
farm animals.

Adoptions, Spay/Neuter, Lost and Found,
Thrift Store

Abuse

The Humane Society of Southern Arizona
doesn't enforce laws, but it does have an
Animal Cruelty Investigator on staff who can
help. His name is Mike Duffey, and he is a
former Pima County Sheriff's Deputy who
headed the Sheriff's Department's Animal
Crimes Investigations for eight years. He's
currently chair of the Animal Cruelty
Taskforce of Southern Arizona, and he works
closely with law enforcement and the Pima
County Attorney's Office. His number is
520.321.3704, ext. 121. You can also call
the Animal Cruelty Taskforce of Southern
Arizona's Anonymous Reporting Line at
520-547-0260.

To report dead or stray animals.

Nine good lives for every cat!

Casa de los Gatos is Arizona's largest
no-kill cat shelter. We operate a cage-free
sanctuary for special needs cats, and a
cage-free shelter and foster homes for
adoptable cats & kittens. We promote and
practice TNR (Trap, Neuter, Return) for
feral cats, and are helping lead the way to
a No-Kill Pima County!

Seniors and elders living in Catalina Vista
who need medical transportation, light yard
work, or friendly phone calls and visits are
encouraged to contact the Interfaith
Community Service program (ICS) at 297-6049
extension 223, between 9 am and 4 pm
Monday-Friday, except holidays. ICS also has
a food bank which is available on
Monday-Saturday 9 am  1 pm at Interfaith
Community Services at 2818 W. Ina Road,
Tucson 85741. Website:
www.icstucson.org